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In episode 2070, Jack and Miles are joined by musician, poet, activist, MC, and host of Hood Politics, Jason Petty AKA Propaganda, to discuss… Marco Rubio Doesn’t Know What Sleeping Is Or What A Proper Fitting Shoe Is, Trump Turns Reflecting Pool Scandal Into Skyscraper Dick-Measuring Contest, 60 Minutes With… Joe Rogan? And more! Trump: I just had this done. holds up chart comparing reflecting pool to buildings 'Our pool is bigger than skyscrapers': Amid war, Trump touts Washington projects Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated’ Profit Margin, Government Analysis Finds Trump drives across Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to inspect blue coating he's adding Trump’s reflecting pool spruce-up fails to charm preservationists Nothing Explains Trump’s Washington Quite Like the Reflecting Pool Scandal CBS News says Joe Rogan is not in consideration to replace Anderson Cooper on '60 Minutes' The Doomsday Clock Ticking at Bari Weiss’s Broken ‘60 Minutes’ Bari Weiss Reportedly Considering Hiring Joe Rogan at CBS Amid Anderson Cooper’s ’60 Minutes’ Exit Andy Rooney Not In Tune With Billboard 200 Artists Andy Rooney Comments On Kurt Cobains Death 1994 CBS News Suspends Rooney for Remarks About Blacks : Race relations: The commentator is quoted by The Advocate, a gay magazine, but he denies making the statements. LISTEN: reckless and arranged - day 56 by Ethan FrenchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Mack, the new president of Via Licensing Alliance, joins Eli for the Clause 8 season finale.Kevin talks about Via's plans to build its next patent pools around "de facto" standards — technology the market adopted on its own, with no standards body behind it — which would push collaborative licensing into territory it has never touched. Mack also takes a hard look at the royalty-free models spreading through tech and AI, from AV1 to the new Shared AI License Foundation (SAIL), argues that "free" rarely stays free, and explains why he's optimistic about where the patent system is heading.Kevin and Eli also discuss:*Via's model and the "tipping point" that turns a pool from a few licensors into thousands of licensees*"De facto" standards: pooling patents for technology no standards body ever blessed*Leadership turnover at Via, the HEVC pool's move to Access Advance, and a new strategy-and-growth group*The push into semiconductors, including a new DRAM memory program*AV1, SAIL, and why Mack thinks royalty-free rarely stays free*Whether AI patents are as "foundational" as advertised — and why "AI is not new"*Efficient infringement, patents as property rights, and why companies ultimately take a license*The mood out of Via's Rome summit and a US patent system tilting back toward ownersNotable names, companies & standardsPeople: Kevin Mack (president, Via Licensing Alliance); Heath Hoglund (former Via president); John Amster (Jamster Capital; RPX co-founder)Organizations: Via Licensing Alliance (Via LA), MPEG LA, Dolby, Access Advance, Alliance for Open Media, Shared AI License Foundation (SAIL), WIPO (PatentScope), DOJ, USPTOSAIL founders / board (public): Anthropic, Genentech, IBM, Meta, Microsoft; board observers eBay and TD Bank Group; members include Block and FigmaStandards & technologies: AAC, AVC (H.264), HEVC (H.265), AV1, MPEG-2, Qi wireless charging, DRAM memory, SEP / FRANDDisclaimer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.voiceofip.com

Yosemite is one of the most visited national parks in America, attracting more than 4 million visitors every year. But when it comes to short-term rentals, the opportunity may be even bigger than most investors realize. In this week's Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the Yosemite STR market, including travel demand, regulations, seasonality, and the amenities that separate average properties from true standouts.Here's what the data shows: Fire Pits → 64% of listings  Hot Tubs → 61%  Pools → 13%  Home Gyms → 13%  Game Rooms → 10%  Saunas → 8%  Playgrounds → 6%  Waterfront → 4%  Pickleball Courts → 1% The takeaway?Most Yosemite rentals stop at a fire pit and hot tub. The investors who add game rooms, pools, saunas, or pickleball courts create true unicorn properties with very little competition.If you're looking for a mountain market where differentiation still matters, Yosemite deserves a closer look.

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Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental market in Galveston — one of the fastest-growing and most competitive beach markets on the Gulf Coast.With over 6,000 active listings and supply up more than 50% in just two years, Galveston has become a major target for STR investors. But despite the competition, there's still a clear path to winning.In this episode, Mark covers: The travel demand driving Galveston tourism  Why cruise traffic creates consistent STR bookings  The amenities that are now mandatory to compete  And the rare amenities that can still create a true “unicorn” property Here's what the market looks like today: Pools → 35% of listings  Fire pits → 29%  Waterfront → 27%  Hot tubs → 20% Those are expected.The real opportunity comes from the amenities almost nobody has: Pickleball courts → 2.2%  Mini golf → 1.5%  Movie theaters →

Some pools look like they should be easy wins until you're standing there with a tile brush, extra chlorine, and a customer who expects miracles. We get real about the “lost causes” every pool service pro eventually faces and how to handle them without wrecking your schedule or your reputation.We start with calcium buildup on pool tile, where the honest answer sometimes is: you're not brushing that off. I break down what can improve with topical cleaners, pumice stone, and elbow grease, and what's so thick that glass bead blasting is the only practical path. We also talk through why certain surfaces like dark glass tile and porous stone make scale look worse, and why some spillways and flagstone features may never look perfect even after specialty cleaning.Next we dig into pool leaks and why they're different from normal evaporation. If a pool is losing one to two inches a week, you're not just losing water, you're losing chemistry. That's why cyanuric acid, chlorine, salt, and calcium can keep dropping, turning your weekly service into a constant catch-up game. We wrap with pool stains, acid wash expectations, and the reality of plaster “modeling” or mottling. Some stains lift if you catch them early, but older metal stains can become part of plaster or pebble surfaces. And modeling often isn't dirt or a chemistry mistake, it's a cosmetic variation in the plaster itself that can be permanent. • when tile calcium can be brushed off and when thick scale needs bead blasting• why some stone and spillways will always show mineral buildup• how active leaks drain chlorine, cyanuric acid, salt, and calcium and why that makes weekly balancing harder• when to refer leak detection and how to frame the cost vs long-term damage• why old metal stains can become permanent in plaster and pebble surfaces• how to talk about acid wash results as “better” not “perfect” and why waivers matter• why plaster modeling is cosmetic discoloration and usually not a technician-caused issue• what the zero alkalinity method is and why it's mainly a newer-plaster playSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Send us Fan MailPool Inspections, Liability, Codes & the Dangerous Assumptions That Cost Thousands. Part 2 of this 2 part episode.With Host Natalie Hood of The Grit Game and Special Guest Dennis Boyd of Watershape UniversityIn the conclusion of this powerful two-part episode of Myth Busting Wednesdays, Natalie Hood sits down with Dennis Boyd for a brutally honest conversation about the realities of swimming pool inspections, code compliance, safety standards, liability, and the myths that continue to plague the pool industry. This episode digs deep into one of the biggest misconceptions in the swimming pool industry: just because a pool is open, built, or passed inspection once does not mean it is safe, compliant, or properly constructed today. Dennis explains how pool inspectors must constantly continue learning, especially in areas like electrical safety, bonding, lighting systems, hydraulics, structural integrity, and evolving code requirements. Natalie and Dennis break down the dangerous assumption that “if the contractor built it, it must be compliant,” sharing real-world examples of improperly built pools, exposed rebar hidden beneath unfinished shotcrete, disconnected bonding systems, improperly grounded electrical components, and construction shortcuts that could have led to catastrophic failures or lawsuits. The conversation also explores the confusion surrounding municipal inspections and building codes. Dennis explains how different jurisdictions may adopt completely different combinations of the International Building Code (IBC), International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC), and local amendments, creating inconsistencies throughout the country. The result? Pools can sometimes receive occupancy approval while still containing serious safety hazards. Natalie and Dennis also tackle: Why home inspectors often lack meaningful aquatic training  The critical difference between general liability insurance and Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage for pool inspectors  Why written inspection reports become legal disclosure documents during real estate transactions  The growing need for specialized aquatic inspection professionals  Why pool builders, service technicians, and inspectors often operate with completely different knowledge bases  The shocking pool code requirements most professionals have never heard of — including residential safety rope requirements under ISPSC Chapter 8. Dennis also shares how Watershape University training has helped professionals better understand slides, diving envelopes, gate safety, coefficient of friction standards, and the hidden hazards that most homeowners — and many contractors — completely overlook. Natalie closes the episode with a powerful reminder:Pools don't fail because of bad luck. They fail because of bad assumptions.This is an episode every pool builder, service professional, inspector, real estate agent, and pool owner needs to hear.Topics Covered Pool inspection myths  Electrical and bonding safety  Pool code compliance  Residential pool inspections  Watershape University training  Pool builder liability  E&O insurance for inspectors  ISPSC and IBC code discussions  Real estate disclosure and pool inspections  Pool construction defects  Safety standards for residential pools  Why continuing education matters in aquatics Listen & Follow

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Die Hotellerie war lange geprägt von Superlativen. Größere Spas, spektakulärere Pools, mehr Erlebniswelten, mehr Entertainment, mehr Inszenierung. Doch genau dieses „Mehr“ stößt zunehmend an Grenzen. Viele Gäste sehnen sich heute nicht mehr nach maximaler Reizdichte, sondern nach dem Gegenteil: Ruhe. Klarheit. Rückzug. Weniger digitaler Dauerstress. Weniger Lärm. Weniger Verpflichtung zur permanenten Erreichbarkeit. Ein Begriff bringt diese Entwicklung aktuell besonders gut auf den Punkt: Quietcations. Shownotes/Links: - Link zum Blogbeitrag https://smarthotelkey.at/quietcations-warum-stille-zum-neuen-luxus-der-hotellerie-wird - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smart.hotel.key/ - Prodinger Tourismusberatung https://tourismusberatung.prodinger.at/

Hosts Regan Brown and co-host Brad Bacome, Certified Community Manager at The Manor, are joined by this week's guest co-host, Bill Mann, General Manager at Paradise Pools, to uncover the truth behind aged and neglected HOA pools. The conversation explores how outdated equipment, improper chemical use, and overlooked repairs can lead to leaks, code violations, and costly emergency rehabs. They also share real-world stories, preventative strategies, and smart upgrade planning that can help communities avoid major pool failures and unexpected expenses.

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Episode 599: Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor are joined by D-III reporter Calvin Ciorba to preview the upcoming D-III College Championships! They also breakdown the D-I Nationals pools, semi-pro results, and the Franciscan Regionals controversy. Make sure to join the Ultiworld Discord for weekly Live Deep Look Subscriber-only bonus segments! This week, Charlie and Keith dive into the recently released Top 25 COllege Player rankings. 

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00:01:15 Intro00:05:15 Ascension: LOTR00:07:45 Straight to LOTR Stuff00:11:30 Intro to Harder Games00:17:15 Round Up Error00:20:30 New Contest00:21:30 Taste Buds00:37:30 Portal Games00:38:45 Frenzy Falls00:44:30 Rising Cultures01:04:00 Miniature Market01:05:15 Got Five00:11:15 E-Win Desk01:15:45 SWU Report Out Whether you're in the mood for the high-stakes chaos of a spilling pool, the grand strategy of rising civilizations, or the quiet tension of a deduction puzzle, we got it covered in this lineup of games for this episode. First up is Frenzy Falls where players play cards face-down into “Pools,” trying to raise the water level. Once a pool hits a value of 10, it “spills over.” The player with the most influence in that pool at that exact moment snags the points. Rising Cultures is next on the table and this asymmetric “Civ-in-a-box” experience is designed specifically for two players. You pick from four civilizations either Rome, Egypt, Persia, or the Abbasid Caliphate. The thing we love in this game is the multi-use cards: every card in your hand can be used for resources, military power, building structures, or deploying leaders. You have to decide which path is worth sacrificing the others in order to gain victory over your opponent. Since each civilization has its own unique deck, the game feels completely different every time you swap roles. It's a tight, 45-minute battle of wits. Finally, we got a game that shows the strengths and weaknesses of the RDTN crew. You have five tiles on a rack facing away from you. You can see everyone else's tiles, but not your own. By asking questions like “Where would this tile fit in my sequence?” or “Do I have a tile with this many dots?”, you narrow down the possibilities. The tension is high because you can guess at any time, but if you're wrong once, you're out. It's incredibly satisfying when the logic finally clicks and you can confidently shout, “Got Five!”, which I never got to experience Thanks for listening and don't forget about the contest over in the Discord server. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sie zerschlugen die Fenster ihrer Tierklinik. Druckten ihr Gesicht auf Plakate. 10 Jahre Krieg gegen einen Delfin-Zirkus - und Femke hat gewonnen. Femke Den Haas lebt seit über 20 Jahren in Indonesien und macht Dinge, die kaum jemand auf der Welt macht: Sie holt Delfine aus chlorierten Pools zurück ins Meer. Sie befreit angekettete Affen aus Hinterhöfen. Sie hat Gesetze in Indonesien verändert. Und sie hat dabei Drohungen, eingeschlagene Fenster und 10 Jahre persönlichen Druck überlebt. Wir reden über alles, was Touristen auf Bali nicht zu sehen kriegen, über Roky den Delfin der nach drei Jahren Pool 1.000 km in die Freiheit schwamm, und über die Frage, woran du echte Sanctuaries von Tier-Scams unterscheidest. Femke ist Gründerin von JAAN Indonesia (Jakarta Animal Aid Network) und von Umah Lumba, dem weltweit ersten Langzeit-Rehazentrum für Delfine aus Gefangenschaft. Robert Marc Lehmann arbeitet seit Jahren mit @missionerde mit ihr zusammen, viele seiner bekanntesten Bali-Rettungen laufen über ihre Organisation. Wenn du jemals einen seiner Affen-Rettungs-Filme gesehen hast: Das ist die Frau dahinter. Darüber sprechen wir: - Wie man mit 16 allein in den Dschungel von Borneo geht und nie wieder zurückkommt - 10 Jahre Kampf gegen einen reisenden Delfin-Zirkus, inklusive Einschüchterung und Drohungen - Roky der Delfin, der nach 3 Jahren Pool 1.000 km in zwei Wochen in die Freiheit schwamm - Warum Bali-Touristen ungewollt eine Industrie finanzieren, die Tiere lebenslang foltert - Die geplante Wal-Rettung von Hope bzw. Timmy in der Ostsee und Femke´s Erfahrungen mit Walrettungen - Die drei Zeichen, an denen du jedes Fake-Sanctuary erkennst, bevor du Geld dort lässt - Wie Robert Marc Lehmanns Reichweite ein 20-jähriges Lebenswerk auf einmal sichtbar gemacht hat --

Salt pools get marketed like a break from chlorine, but the truth is simpler: a salt system is still a chlorine factory, and many homeowners end up swimming in higher chlorine than they realize. We sit down with Todd Garino, founder of the Low-Chlo Sanitizer System, to talk about a different path, mineral-based pool sanitation designed to keep residential pools clear and safe while targeting low free chlorine levels around 0.5–1.5 ppm.Todd explains where the technology came from, why it has been quietly used for years, and what changed to finally bring it to a wider market. We get into the real-world problems that pushed this forward: salt cells that don't last like they used to, variable-speed pump run times that burn through cell hours, and the industry habit of treating “more chlorine” as the default answer. Then we break down the mechanics in plain language: how a vortex tank and mineral media create an electrolytic effect without electricity, why trichlor is used mainly for oxidation, and why the system is plumbed to help reduce chlorine exposure to heaters.We also cover what pool pros care about most: install difficulty, maintenance time, chemical consumption, and customer confidence. If you've been looking for a low chlorine pool system, an alternative to a saltwater chlorinator, or a way to reduce chemical costs without risking water quality, this conversation gives you a grounded framework to evaluate it. Learn more: https://low-chlo.com/• what the Low-Chlo system is and why it is not new technology• the origin story from a fiberglass pool builder solving fading and shell issues• why salt cells fail sooner than people expect and how variable-speed pumps affect cell life• how mineral media provides sanitation while trichlor is used mainly for oxidation• what “low chlorine” targets look like in real pools and why more is not always safer• cost comparisons versus saltwater chlorine generators and traditional chlorine programs• maintenance steps including reversing flow and how frequency changes with hard water• warrantySend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Let's Talk About Pools, the podcast where we dive into everything pool pros need to know to grow, scale, and succeed in this industry.Today's episode is all about something that can make or break your business—your books. Because let's be honest, you can have the cleanest pools in town, but if your finances are a mess, your business is going to feel it.That's why we're joined by QuickBooks expert Sharon Burch, who's here to help pool pros like you get organized, understand your numbers, and build a more profitable business.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by bookkeeping, struggled with tracking your income and expenses, or just want to run a tighter ship financially—this episode is for you.Let's dive in.Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

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Send us Fan MailIn this second LIVE episode of Let's Talk About Pools, hosts Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart dive into a critical topic every pool professional needs to understand—safety around pressure-side equipment.From pressure cartridge filters to DE separation tanks, pressure sand filters, and pressure DE filters, Lauren and Rob break down the real risks, common mistakes, and what every operator should be doing to stay safe and protect others on the job. This is a must-listen conversation packed with practical insight and industry awareness.Plus, things take a lighter (and sometimes wild) turn as they swap stories about the unexpected critters found in pools—you won't believe some of what's been discovered!Thank you to our Strategic Podcast Sponsor, Pool Brain, for their continued support of podcast education and helping move the pool industry forward.Join the conversation, stay informed, and keep it safe—this is Let's Talk About Pools.Strategic Podcast Sponsor:  Pool Brain

Welcome to the Elevated Magazines Luxury Report powered by Diamond Spas and Pools, DiamondSpas.com. Your weekly guide to the most significant developments in luxury real estate, automotive, yachting, jet set travel, and the lifestyle. Whether you're in Sydney, London, Miami, or Manhattan Beach — this is Elevated. Let's get into it below or listen now here.Porsche has unveiled the 911 GT3 S/C — and it is exactly what the GT3 faithful have been waiting for. Sport Cabriolet. Open-top. Manual only. The 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing 502 horsepower, revving to 9,000 rpm, and available exclusively with the six-speed GT Sport manual transmission. No automatic option. No apology for it.This week's charter spotlight is KOGO — a 71.7-metre motor yacht available through Burgess Yachts that represents one of the finest charter opportunities currently on the market. Originally delivered by French shipyard Alstom Leroux Naval in 2006, KOGO emerged from a comprehensive 2025 refit and is fully renewed for the summer season. She won the World Superyacht of the Year award in 2007 — an accolade that speaks to the calibre of her Tim Heywood exterior design and Terence Disdale interior, with what Disdale describes as clean modern lines with a Zen influence.17000 West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades — $17,500,000. This is not a conventional listing. It is a 2.75-acre trophy coastal landholding in Pacific Palisades commanding an extraordinary 270-degree panorama of ocean, canyon, and coastline — one of the last large-scale view-driven parcels available along the Palisades bluffs.Delta Vacations has simultaneously launched its first dedicated Malta program, allowing travelers to have the entire experience curated — hotels, transfers, experiences — through a single booking relationship. For those approaching Malta for the first time, that guidance is genuinely useful. The island rewards people who know what they're looking at. For more information and to book Delta's Malta program, visit VisitMalta.com.https://www.elevatedmagazines.com/single-post/elevated-magazines-luxury-report-week-of-april-27

Send us Fan MailWelcome to a milestone moment for Let's Talk About Pools! In this episode recorded on April 14, 2026, hosts Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart bring you the very first LIVE edition of the podcast—captured here in its recorded format.Tune in as they dive into the latest news, emerging trends, and real-world insights shaping the pool industry today. From what's happening on the service side to bigger-picture industry shifts, this episode sets the tone for what's ahead with engaging, unfiltered conversation.This is just the beginning—our next LIVE episode airs April 28, 2026 at 10 AM EST, and you're invited to join us live! Be part of the conversation, ask questions directly to Lauren Broom or Rob Stewart, and share what's happening in your area of the industry.A special thank you to our Strategic Podcast Sponsor, Pool Brain, for their continued support of podcast education and advancing knowledge across the pool industry.Don't miss it—this is where the pool pros come to talk.

This week, we cover chapter 27 of The Hallmarked Man. (Kenz was ill when we were meant to record the second half of this episode together.) We discuss Robin and Murphy looking at a house, Lindsay and Pools deep dive into whether Strike is a bastard to Midge, and include the partner's chat we recorded for episode 15.Next episode (7 May): Chapters 28-30Links:www.thesefilespod.comwww.ko-fi.com/thesefilespodwww.facebook.com/thesefilespodwww.twitter.com/thesefilespodwww.instagram.com/thesefilespodhttp://thesefilespod.tumblr.com

Welcome to the Elevated Magazines Luxury Report  Your weekly guide to the most significant developments in luxury real estate, automotive, yachting, travel, and the lifestyle that defines the upper tier of the good life. Whether you're in Sydney, London, Miami, or Manhattan Beach — this is Elevated. Let's get into it.The Elevated Luxury Report is your weekly guide to the most significant developments in luxury real estate, automotive, yachting, travel, and the lifestyle that defines the upper tier of the good life, powered by Diamond Spas and Pools, DiamondSpas.com.This week: The 2027 BMW 7 Series makes its world premiere simultaneously in Beijing and New York City — and it's the most significant update to BMW's flagship sedan in the model's history. Plus the luxury real estate markets moving this spring from Miami Beach to Manhattan Beach to Mayfair. The Mediterranean superyacht season opens with Croatia emerging as the destination of the moment. Lamborghini confirms the Revuelto Roadster, the Corvette ZR1X continues to rewrite the American performance car conversation, and Lucid Air answers range anxiety once and for all.This week, Elevated launches two new international editions — Elevated England and Elevated Australia — available soon at ElevatedMagazines.com.That's the Elevated Luxury Report for the week of April 23rd, 2026 powered by Diamond Spas and Pools, DiamondSpas.com, unmatched quality, custom fabrication, and sustainability. We'll be back next week with more from the world of luxury real estate, automotive, yachting, travel, and the life well lived. This is Elevated. ElevatedMagazines.com. Until next time.

Do we need more public pools in this country? Yesterday we spoke about the lack of public pool facilities after Robert got in touch with the programme.... Now this is a nationwide problem. Andrea was joined by callers to discuss.

Pool Pros text questions hereAndrea discusses the intricacies of pool circulation systems, focusing on total dynamic head, valves, piping, and the importance of proper maintenance to ensure safe and efficient pool operation.keywordspool circulation, total dynamic head, pool valves, water flow, pool maintenance, water hammer, filtration, pool system designkey topicsTotal dynamic head calculation and importanceTypes of pool valves and their functionsRisks of water hammer and how to prevent itguest nameUnderstanding Total Dynamic Head and Valve Management in PoolsSound Bites"Variable speed motors optimize energy use""Gate valves should be fully open or closed""Water hammer can cause pipe damage"Chapters00:00Introduction and Technical Difficulties02:48Understanding Total Dynamic Head (TDH)06:05The Importance of Valves in Pool Systems10:53Piping and Flow Dynamics14:53Filters, Heaters, and Separation Tanks20:31The Heart of Pool Maintenance: CirculationResourcesBlu-ray XLrevvedupto.comTalking Pools Podcast Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

There is a growing number of people connecting with the ocean through the outdoor activity called tidepooling. KALW Reporter Anna takes us to a queer tidepooling events in the Bay Area to figure out what makes exploring these places on our coasts important, particularly for queer folks.

If your dinner creeps out to 8 or 9pm most nights and your fat loss has stalled, this one is worth 30 minutes of your week. In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack why late dinners quietly derail body composition for so many women — and why the fix isn't as simple as just eating earlier. Do late dinners actually stall fat loss? Why pushing your last meal out often triggers a calorie catch-up spiral: over-hunger, reliance on bars and snacks, and a heavier meal than your body actually needed. Susie and Leanne explain how circadian rhythm and insulin sensitivity quietly stack the deck against you, why some women (think CrossFit at 5am, or insulin-resistant clients) genuinely need different approaches, and the simple shift of moving more calories into lunch and the afternoon snack that changes everything. The 12-hour overnight window for gut health Why Susie aims for a minimum 10 hours — ideally 12 — between your last mouthful at night and breakfast the next day, and what happens to next-day hunger regulation when that window gets squeezed. Is the protein pudding trend actually necessary? Pools, Arlo, Rockabees, Muscle Nation. The hosts weigh in on whether you really need another 20g of protein after a dinner that already hit 30–40g, and when a protein pudding genuinely earns its place. Tinned tuna ranked: Coles vs Aldi vs Woolworths vs Sirena vs John West Susie runs the actual tuna percentages inside the tin across every major supermarket brand. The Aldi range that beats tuna triple the price. The Coles home brand that comes in at 80% tuna for $1.10. Why Woolworths home brand falls short. And why tinned red salmon at around $10 might quietly be one of the best-value high-protein lunches going. Product review: Sunny Queen Bacon & Cheese Protein Bites 27g of protein on the front of the pack, a long additive-heavy ingredient list inside, and a 200g "single serve" that raises serious questions. The hosts' verdict on whether this one earns a spot in your trolley. Listener question: How should shift workers eat? Long-time listener Nicole asks for a practical framework around day, afternoon, and night shifts. Susie and Leanne walk through meal timing, the low-fuel snack options that keep you alert without blowing out calories, and why structure beats "eating lighter" every time. For the range of protein, creatine, collagen, and magnesium Leanne and Susie refer to at the close of this episode, head to Designed by Dietitians. Hit subscribe so you never miss a Wednesday drop, and share this one with someone who always eats dinner too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hello to you listening in the Town of Flower Mound, Texas!  Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more for a story) for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.   Long ago, Father Sky gave Anansi the spider a large clay pot. This pot contained all the wisdom in the world - every secret, every solution, every insight that had ever been or ever would be. Anansi was thrilled. He clutched the pot close to his chest and began climbing up the tallest tree in the forest, thinking he would hide the pot at the very top where only he could reach it. All that wisdom would be his alone. But as he climbed the pot grew heavier and heavier. Wisdom kept spilling over the sides and falling like rain on the forest floor below. The harder Anansi tried to hold onto the pot and the tree the more wisdom fell to earth. From far below his young son called up: "Father, wouldn't it have been easier to tie the pot to your back?” Anansi stopped climbing. His own child had wisdom he didn't possess. He looked down at the forest floor where the spilled wisdom was taking root: flowers of understanding blooming, streams of compassion flowing, creatures gathering to drink from pools of imagination that sparkled in the sunlight. In that moment, Anansi knew he was wrong. He hurled the pot down from the tree where it shattered on the forest floor. All the wisdom scattered to the winds, settling into every corner of the world. That is why the old ones say no one person holds all the wisdom. It lives in each of us, waiting to be shared, waiting to be joined with others, waiting to become something greater than any one person could create alone. Story Prompt: What is the singular wisdom that you hold in your story that is ready to be shared? Write that story and tell it out loud!   You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during re-construction, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

​Opie is out east on Long Island overlooking the ocean for a high-energy session with comedian Ron the Waiter and Chris (Fish Guy Photos).​We kick things off with the rare "Corpse Flower" bloom—why does nature produce something that smells like a rotting carcass, and why are people lining up to sniff it? Then, the Great Pool Debate: Ron has no fear of public pool water, while Opie remains rightfully disgusted by the "human soup."​Things take a turn into the environment as Ron tackles global warming, much to Opie's chagrin. Chris (Fish Guy Photos) joins to break down the reality of the ocean: why balloons are a death sentence for sea creatures, the madness of banning straws while balloons fly free, and the prehistoric weirdness of horseshoe crabs.​Plus: Ron's unwavering belief in Bigfoot, aliens in the deep sea, and the scientific fact that lobsters communicate by peeing out of their eyeballs.​Keywords: Marine Biology, Comedy Podcast, Long Island, Seal Release, Environmentalism, Bigfoot, Nature, Ocean Conservation, Ron the Waiter, Fish Guy Photos.

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Send us Fan MailThere's a new Taco Tuesday and Tequila deal happening at Cabo Wabo on the strip and we think it's a steal! Plus, KILL TONY: Wrestlemania coming to Park MGM right after Wrestlemania 42. Tony Hinchcliffe will feature a mix of WWE Superstars and WWE Legends, established comedians and surprise celebrity guests. Bobby Brown announces a solo show at Palms. We have a conversation about free pool access on the strip. Plus, Pride of Philly Steaks, known as POPS, gets a big refresh. It's off the strip but it's a 24/7 restaurant with outdoor seating that is really popular! VegasNearMe AppIf it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

In this episode I breakdown the best pools on the Las Vegas Strip (and downtown). I highlight some of the unique ones and some of the fun ones (Topless). This is a long episode but there was just so many pools so I feel like you'll get your money's worth.   Instagram: @conciergeconfidential_lv, @Brian_Ortega26 TikTok: @keystovegas

EP917: As Bryan continues his fight with the pool, the episode takes a turn toward all things wet! Pools, Slides, Oceans, Wateraparks....you name it, they discuss it. This includes Bryan's disgust at one parents choice to shower his children at the swim lesson showers!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Comedians Kim Whitley and Caroline Rhea join Jeff & Shane to talk about Kym's pool renovations and her sneaky eating habit. Plus, Caroline shares an embarrassing prison visit story. • • •  Want more Jeff Lewis? Click here to sign up for 3 free months of SiriusXM and listen weekdays to "Jeff Lewis Live" from 12-2pE/9-11aP on Radio Andy Channel 102. Plus, tune into The Jeff Lewis Channel for even more Jeff content streaming exclusively on the SiriusXM app channel 789. • • •  Host - Jeff Lewis Guests -  Caroline Rhea, Kym Whitley, & Shane Douglas Senior Directors – Lisa Mantineo & Alyssa Heimrich Senior Producer & Editor - Jamison Scala Associate Producer – Oscar Beltran Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Liquid chlorine is weak” might be the most expensive pool myth on the internet. We dig into the real meaning of “available chlorine” and why the percentage on the label can mislead you when you compare liquid chlorine to trichlor tablets, dichlor, or cal hypo. With Bob Lowry guiding the chemistry, we translate confusing terms like weight percent and trade percent into something you can actually use: how much usable chlorine you're putting in the water.We also talk about the hidden part of every chlorine choice: the byproducts. Liquid chlorine ultimately adds salt, cal hypo adds calcium, and dichlor and trichlor add cyanuric acid, and each of those can create problems if you don't plan for buildup. If you've ever wondered why your pool chemistry “drifts” over time, this is the missing link between sanitizer choice and long-term water balance. Salt water chlorine generators get a full reality check too. A salt pool still uses chlorine because the cell makes chlorine gas that becomes hypochlorous acid in the water. We cover output limits, why incorrect voltage or current can keep a system from producing enough chlorine, why salt residue can be corrosive after evaporation, and why bonding matters more than most people realize. We also clear up a common mistake: boost mode doesn't shock a pool, so we explain what to do when you need chlorine fast. • why chlorine percentages on labels don't compare evenly across products• weight-to-weight vs trade percent vs volume-based strength terms• a simple rule of thumb for liquid chlorine strength per gallon• why chlorine gas is used as the comparison standard• how trichlor's “available chlorine” number gets calculated• what each chlorine type adds to the water: salt, calcium, cyanuric acid• how salt water chlorine generators make chlorine gas in the cell• why low voltage or wrong current reduces chlorine production• salt level targets and why salt residue becomes corrosive after evaporation• bonding and grounding to reduce electrolysis risk• why pH rises in salt pools from sodium hSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Pool Pros text questions hereThe myths just keep coming… and in this one, they don't stand a chance.In Part 2 of Natalie Hood's Myth Busting series, industry veterans George Williams and Ken Rogner step in and do what most people in this industry won't—tell the truth.Not the sales version. Not the “it depends” version. The real version.From the idea that pools don't add value… to the belief that social media is the only way to grow… to the quiet damage done when service pros choose profit over trust—this episode pulls apart the assumptions that are quietly shaping bad decisions across the industry.And here's what becomes clear:

I sat down with Mehdi Lebbar, founder of yo.xyz (Yo Labs), to talk about how they're revolutionizing yield in DeFi. After raising over $10 million, Mehdi and his team built the Exponential Risk Framework—the best predictor of DeFi pool safety in the world. Pools rated A or B have a 0% probability of losing your money. We dive into how they assess risk across protocols, chains, and assets, why AI agents aren't ready for serious financial products, and why crypto offers freedom that AI never will. Mehdi shares his journey from traditional finance at Credit Suisse and the World Bank to discovering Bitcoin as the ultimate inflation hedge. We also discuss how DeFi is giving the unbanked access to savings, why Dubai's 'bubble' moments create opportunity, and what's next for multi-chain vaults. If you care about making DeFi accessible, safe, and truly decentralized, this episode is for you. Key Points with timestamps• [01:31] How Mehdi discovered Bitcoin in 2017 as a levered inflation hedge for his portfolio• [05:03] The gap in DeFi yield: too complicated and too risky for most people• [06:22] Exponential Risk Framework: A and B rated pools have 0% probability of loss• [07:04] Mapping DeFi as a risk graph with 100+ questions per protocol• [10:05] Building protocol-agnostic, chain-agnostic vaults for seamless yield• [14:30] Why algorithms beat curators and AI black boxes in financial products• [19:42] Founder lesson: take the ego out, sustain pain, stay optimistic• [21:43] Why crypto empowers the many while AI empowers the powerful• [24:14] Crypto is freedom—AI is control• [26:23] Real stories: how crypto enabled financial freedom during Dubai tensions• [30:26] Yo.xyz roadmap: ubiquitous multi-chain vaults and vaults-as-a-serviceConnect with YOhttps://www.yo.xyz/https://x.com/yieldhttps://t.me/yo_protocolDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

In this lively April 1 episode of POD256, we cut through the April Fools noise to share real updates from the open-source Bitcoin mining front. We preview the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, celebrate renewed grants for the 256 Foundation's four core projects (Mujina firmware, Libre Board, Ember One hashboard, and Hydra Pool), and discuss our all-Bitcoin treasury experiment paying developer grants in sats based on cost basis. We dive deep on unlocking Bitmain control boards, porting Mujina to Amlogic-based Antminers, model guardrails, and running AI-assisted development workflows. We also highlight the power and resilience of open source—from LLM client code leaks to community forks like Ashigaru/Whirlpool—and give shoutouts to our Hydra Pool hashers and the slick new Bitaxe Touch. For show-and-tell, Skot unveils the Bitaxe Bonanza: an open-source miner built around Intel BMZ2 chips donated to the 256 Foundation, targeting ~1.2 TH/s with a robust heatsink, 12V fan, and a clever sidecar for Intel's 9-bit serial protocol. We discuss why accessible, non-Bitmain chips matter for home miners and heat-reuse projects, how UTXOracle can provide price data without third-party APIs, and why open tools and community collaboration are accelerating the dismantling of the proprietary mining empire. Join us next week—same time, same channel.

New platform Wavepooljobs connects wave pool employment at surf parks, currently listing nearly 100 roles across global operators in a growing industry. We speak with creators Paolo Formenti and Bruno Gujer.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie delivers one of his most raw and honest conversations yet — breaking down accountability, relationships, and the realities of the Black community.From dating standards to social media narratives, Sauce challenges both men and women to look inward and ask the real questions.This episode covers:Double standards between men and womenDating pools vs perceptionAccountability in relationshipsInfluence of celebrity culture on real lifeSocial media narratives vs realityGrowth, discipline, and personal responsibilityThis is not about blaming — this is about truth, reflection, and elevation.If you're tired of surface-level conversations and ready for real dialogue, this episode is for you.

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The Bad Luck Brigade continues on for the next Necro Heart; unfortunately a rolling Shatterstorm punishes the path as the excess magical particles turn the landscape into crystal. Along the way, Haven learns a "magical" lesson, Giddy becomes tempted and a possible family figure suddenly shows up? Intro/Outro Music by Bryce PublowAdditional Soundscapes and Music:Stormy Highlands/Magical Storm/Breathing Grotto by Michael GhelfiThe Sisterhood/Harem by Pools by Tabletop Audio

Pool Pros text questions hereMyth, Memory, and the Real Story Behind the WaterA Conversation with Eric Herman | Talking Pools PodcastSome voices in an industry don't simply report the story — they shape how the story is told.In this episode of Talking Pools, host Natalie Hood, Director of Education and Network Development for The Grit Game, sits down with one of the most influential storytellers the aquatic industry has ever produced: Eric Herman, Vice President of Communications for Watershape University and longtime editor of the legendary publication WaterShapes Magazine.For more than four decades, Herman has documented the evolution of pools, fountains, spas, and aquatic design — not merely as a trade reporter, but as a historian of water itself. His work spans the early days of modern pool construction journalism at Pool & Spa News, the groundbreaking launch of WaterShapes Magazine in 1999, and today's digital continuation of that legacy through watershapes.com, a library containing more than 5,000 articles chronicling the craft, science, and culture of water.But this episode isn't just about history.It's about myths — the assumptions, half-truths, and inherited wisdom that circulate through the pool industry and public perception alike.And in a conversation that moves effortlessly between science, storytelling, and cultural memory, Herman and Hood begin dismantling some of the most persistent myths surrounding swimming pools, safety, and water chemistry.A Journalist in the Deep EndEric Herman's journey into the aquatic world began not with pools, but with curiosity.His first published article in 1986 — for Orange Coast Magazine — examined the emerging microbrewery industry. Within three years, that curiosity would lead him to an interview in Los Angeles with pool industry pioneer Jim McCloskey, then editor of Pool & Spa News.The result was a career that has now stretched 40 years.At Pool & Spa News, Herman covered everything from service techniques and plaster science to drowning prevention — topics that would later shape the direction of aquatic education and professional training across the industry.When Herman and McCloskey launched WaterShapes Magazine in 1999, they intentionally broadened the conversation beyond swimming pools.The publication examined water as a design medium.Pools, fountains, ponds, streams, water parks, hot springs, landscape architecture, and hydrological design all found a home in its pages.The result was a publication that changed how aquatic professionals thought about their craft.Today, that legacy continues through the digital platform watershapes.com, publishing twice monthly and maintaining one of the most comprehensive archives of aquatic design knowledge anywhere in the world.Myth Busting BeginsHood frames the conversation around a theme she frequently explores on the show: myths in aquatics.But Herman begins by reframing the idea of myth itself.Traditionally, he explains, myths weren't falsehoods. They were symbolic stories meant to communicate deeper truths. The modern use of the word — describing something widely believed but factually incorrect — is almost the opposite.Wit Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

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